Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Have you ever heard the Easter story and although you’d never say it aloud, you think in your heart, “Haven’t I heard this story enough over the years? Why am I not as profoundly moved as I once was?”

The preparation rock at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

It happens.

We can get too comfortable, even with the most important parts of our faith.

That’s why it’s often important to visit this afresh with new eyes, new ears and a newly receptive heart.

We invite you to do that today on this special Easter edition.

We’re at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. This is the traditional spot where Jesus, our Messiah was crucified between two criminals.

In this message today, Hans brings both his pastoral ministry heart and his scholarship together to share with us some things you may never have heard before:

Today, we learn:

• Why Jesus referencing the prophetic words of Daniel 7: 13-14 was the last straw for the Sanhedrin.
• The three ways that Pontius Pilot attempted to avoid sentencing Jesus to death.
• What Barabbas means in Aramaic and Hebrew and why his name is symbolically important.
• Why the crown of thorns were biblically prophetic
• The lesson in knowing the Greek grammatical form of Jesus’ words, “Father forgive for they do not know what they do.”
• How Jesus words to John and his mother show how we become family at the base of the cross.
• The incredible sacrifice that Jesus made to proclaim eternal promises to the repentant criminal by His side.
• The profound importance of Jesus saying the phrase, “I thirst.” (Philippians 2:5)
• The eye-opening significance of Jesus saying “It is accomplished.”

Listen in today to this powerful message right from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

The Easter message may come alive in your heart like it never has before!

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(See photos of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the end of this post.)

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Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Israel. Ancient Olive Trees

Have you ever felt like you’re walking alone? Have you ever wondered if you’re stuck in a hopeless situation? Can there be beauty in agony?

The Traditional Stone in the Basilica of the Agony where Jesus prayed in Gethsemane (Photo: Arlen Salte)

If you can identify with any of these feelings, then today’s Break Forth Journeys Podcast is for you.

In this podcast episode, our group is on the quiet side (and seldom visited area) of the Garden of Gethsemane. We are surrounded by ancient Olive Trees that are at least 900 years old. This gives us a sense of what Jesus may have seen during His dark night of anguish.

Today, we learn:

• What the name Gethsemane means.
• The vital connection between Jesus’ sacrifice as the perfect lamb of God and the sacrificial lamb as a sin offering presented to the priest in the temple.
• The significance of the olive oil being pressed three times as it relates to Jesus’s night in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Join our group in the Garden of Gethsemane as we listen to Hans.

Listen in below:

(See an inspiring video of many of the places we visit on our Israel tours at the end of this post.)

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Aerial view of Capernaum, Town of Jesus, Galilee, Israel

Have you ever been in a foul mood? You know you have. We all have. Imagine Peter the professional fisherman. He’s fished all day without any success. Then, a carpenter, not a fisherman, shows up as Peter’s is giving up. He then begins to instruct him how to do his job.

Of course, Peter knew this was Jesus and he’d heard the miraculous stories. So, probably still in a foul mood, he follows Jesus’ guidance.

And he is forever changed.

So is Capernaum.

Listen in today as we visit Capernaum, the place where Jesus lived and based His ministry out of for over three years.

In this podcast episode, our group is close to the lake shore, perhaps somewhat close to where this life-transforming encounter took place.

Today, we learn:

• Why Capernaum was such a strategic location for Jesus to base His ministry out of.
• Why it’s good to pray for revival but we need to be prepared for his God wants this to happen.
• What is similar between Jesus and Mount Everest.

Join our group at Capernaum as we listen to Hans.

Listen in below:

(See photos of the Sea of Galilee at the end of this post.)

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Photos of Capernaum (all Photos Arlen Salte and Adobe):

Capernaum Synagogue

Hans sharing at Capernaum

Capernaum – Peter’s House (below glass)

Peter’s House – view from underneath the church